Noda Shokukin wins FSSC 22000 certification for main plant

Noda Shokukin Co., Ltd. has secured FSSC 22000 certification for its main manufacturing facility in Chiba Prefecture, adding an internationally recognized food safety system to its ingredient and OEM operations. The move is designed to support broader supply of fermentation-based ingredients and contract manufacturing for customers in Japan and overseas.

Why it matters: - The certification strengthens Noda Shokukin’s food safety and quality management system for global customers. - The company can now market its proprietary fermentation-derived ingredients and OEM products under an FSSC 22000-certified framework. - The change supports supply-chain confidence for buyers of nutraceuticals, powders, beverages, and private-label food products.

What happened: - Noda Shokukin Co., Ltd. obtained FSSC 22000 certification at its main manufacturing facility. - The certification date was 20 May 2026. - The certified site is the company’s head office in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. - Perry Johnson Registrars issued the certification.

The details: - The certified scope covers manufacture of nutraceuticals made from solid culture extracts of basidiomycetes, including LEM and MAK. - The scope also includes fermented extracts of shiitake mushrooms and rice bran, including LEF, plus related dietary supplement products. - The certification uses FSSC 22000, a food safety management system scheme benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative. - Noda Shokukin was founded in 1969 and has focused on research, development and manufacturing centered on fungi. - The company’s LEM ingredient uses the fibrous portion of sugarcane bagasse as a fermentation medium. - Microorganisms convert that material into fermentation-derived ingredients. - NSK Co., Ltd. is the company’s sales affiliate for ingredient supply and OEM manufacturing inquiries. - The NSK corporate website is More information. - The Noda Shokukin corporate website is More information.

Between the lines: - The certification gives Noda Shokukin a stronger sales message as food makers look for sustainable and internationally recognized supply partners. - The focus on upcycled inputs and biotechnology-based manufacturing positions the company for demand tied to healthier and more environmentally responsible products. - This also signals an effort to reduce friction with overseas buyers who require audited food safety standards before scaling procurement or co-development.

What’s next: - Noda Shokukin plans to accelerate ingredient supply and collaborative product development. - The company also plans to expand contract manufacturing for powders and beverages. - Target markets include North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Japan. - Noda Shokukin says the goal is to support customer product development and brand growth while contributing to a more reliable global food-ingredient supply chain. - The company is inviting interested businesses to contact NSK Co., Ltd. for product development and manufacturing inquiries.

The bottom line: - FSSC 22000 certification gives Noda Shokukin a higher-trust platform for selling fermentation-based ingredients and scaling OEM production across global markets.